Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 94

Xena's POV

"I really appreciate it," I said, turning to give him a tight hug. He held me close for a few seconds before releasing me.

"We'd better get going. Your brunch starts in five minutes," Ryder sald, his green eyes taking in my appearance with appreciation.

"Okay.

We walked toward the door and then down the stairs to the kitchen As we entered the dining room, everyone shouted, "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" I said to everyone, but made a beeline straight for Logan, wrapping him in a big hug.

"Happy for you, sis," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks. Did you find your mate?" I asked, silently hoping my brother could be as happy as I was.

"No, but it's not Keira. I saw her earlier and she ran off crying," Logan said, releasing me, then shaking hands with Ryder.

Dad walked over and hugged me, then also shook hands with Ryder. Even Ryder's parents were present.

"Welcome to our family," Alpha Benedict said to me while clasping Ryder's hand.

"Thank you! I'm happy to be part of this pack," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

"Let me see!" Ama squealed.

I pulled the side of my dress aside slightly to show them my mark.

"Nice!" Logan said.

you," Ama laughed, looking

head and kissed her

her voice excited and trembling as she pulled me to the table. "I'm starving.

"Of course!"

my appetite come alive. I grabbed a

renovation going?"

call Penelope to help since you weren't there. She arranged everything

she is

on the progress after we eat,"

clear out your shop, Alpha

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got the shop

be ready in about a week, Ryder

Benedict said, his

Their smiles seemed a bit too wide. My

immediately refused to meet my eyes. "Damn it, Ryder

going on here?" I

do you

asked.

on him. "Cut the

sighed. "Told you,

Ryder.

he'd been holding and turned to face me. "Tatum and his high-ranking wolves... they're coming

to my stomach. Tatum, the last person I wanted to see, the enemy who had tried to harm us. The thought of dancing with him made me sick. What made me angrier was that everyone had chosen to

you all planned to keep this from me?" I looked at each of them, feeling

going to tell you before your